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SDCC Historic District Committee — February Eighth Agenda Notes(英文)

此内容暂无简体中文译文,以下为英文原文。

Historical April–May 2023 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

February 8, 2023 at 6:30pm Attendees: AnnaMarie Bliss, Chair; Jim Holzer, Dan Hudspeth, Mike Stephens, Dan Lodholz, Venita Lake AGENDA NOTES: 5800 Westminster – permit drawings • Send comments to CRO and Preservation Board – Windows at level 1 are missing common symmetry – Columns are not proportional as represented – Balcony should be adjusted to mirror neighbors Continuing plan to assist neighbors • Google drive with information • Standards should be readily accessible from SDCC website • Window reseources most needed • Alternatives and understanding based on cost should be addressed • Possibility to update bylaws for leniency? Evaluate appropriate materials and proposed changes should be approved by committee WashU acquisitions on Delmar • Can we get more information about plans moving forward? • How does this affect FBD? • Is their transparency in next steps? Grace Methodist Sign • Standards and ordinances do not allow for LED or backlit signs • Foot traffic does not necessarily need electronic sign • Social media would be better use of effort • Letter to church forthcoming SWOT goals for SDCC • Strengths: – Historic District — Linked to property value — Historic District Committee to provide technical support, resources, and protection of historic integrity of the neighborhood — Historic District Committee as liaison between city and neighbors • Weakness: – Poaching of vacancies by developers with lack of knowledge or care to develop with historic standards – Economic costs of property maintenance and conservation • Opportunities: – Update Historic Standards to include more information for making decisions about addition, subtraction, and change to historic homes – Engagement with realtors with regard to community amenities and historic standards (HDComm) – Sharing information with neighbors in a clear and easily accessible format (digital, unlimited storage, online) • Threats – Developers not familiar with the Community Council and our community engagement – Systemic disinvestment in underserved, geographically close, neighborhoods. – Lack of knowledge or consideration neighborhood historic standards and practices by residents, LLC’s, institutions, etc. – Short term rentals) – Gentrification – Lack of power to stop certain development or building – Too quick to accept development and major change to built environment without understanding for repercussions – WashU encroachment Meetings going forward are the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm in the SDCC office. Next meeting is March 8.

Following meeting is April 12.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2023.

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Archival transcription note: Window reseources and Is their transparency printed spellings retained.

Original source: SD_Times2023_04.pdf, printed page(s) 6; PDF page(s) 6.

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